Gwen Villa

Key details

Overview

Enjoying spectacular east-facing sea views, ‘Gwen Villa’ is a two bedroom detached property set in a generous 0.2 acre site in Walls, benefitting from spectacular sea views. The property was completely stripped back and renovated in 2016, offering a great starter home for a family. Lerwick is approximately 24 miles.

This double-glazed two-storey property comprises of two double bedrooms, a kitchen, an open plan living / dining room, a bathroom, a shower room and a utility room.

Heating is provided by a new Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan air source heat pump which was recently replaced.

Externally, the property sits in a generous 0.2 acre site with a low-maintenance chipped area to the front and a grassed area wrapped around the side of the house to the rear of the property. A large, detached garage which was reconstructed in 2022 has an electric up-and-over door which provides plenty of room for a car while still providing space for a workshop area. There is also a driveway offering additional parking for cars.

General Information

‘Gwen Villa’ is conveniently situated close to amenities in the picturesque village of Walls on the south side of the West Mainland of Shetland, a particularly scenic area surrounding the head of Vaila Sound which is sheltered by the islands of Vaila & Linga to the south.

A commuter bus service (plus several additional services during the day) links the village with Lerwick, approximately 24 miles to the west.

The property is within walking distance of the local primary school / nursery, a licensed village shop with post office, health centre, care centre, small community swimming pool for private hire, village hall, pier, marina & boating club.

Further amenities are available at Aith (approx. 10 miles), the location of the Junior High School for the West Mainland area, and the superb West Mainland leisure centre / swimming pool.

Further information on the West Mainland area can be found at:-

https://www.shetland.org/visit/plan/areas/westside

Accommodation

Entry to the property is via a side door opening to the utility room, although the ‘main’ entrance is to the front of the property opening to the porch with a south-facing window.

The west-facing, open plan, living / dining room is very spacious with plenty of natural light flowing through, overlooking the stunning sea views. A large storage cupboard is under the stairs. Grey wood effect laminate flooring.

The kitchen offers a great space benefitting from a south facing Velux window with a north-facing window above the 1 ½ inset sink, white gloss cabinets and white worktops with an inset 1 ½ sink, integral oven and hob with a cooker hood over, space for a fridge and dishwasher which are included in the sale. There is a huge cupboard providing additional storage and holds the Megaflo hot water tank and electrics. Grey wood effect vinyl flooring.

The utility room also has the white gloss cabinets with white worktops and has an inset sink and space for a washing machine which is included in the sale. Lots of space for coats and shoes.

The bathroom comprises of a white WC and a sink set in a unit providing a cabinet below the sink and additional worktop space above the WC, a bath with shower over. Wood effect vinyl flooring.

Upstairs are the two double bedrooms and shower room.

Bedroom 1 is carpeted and enjoys a dual aspect with east and north-facing views. There is a built-in cupboard providing useful storage space.

Bedroom 2 also enjoys the stunning east-facing views and benefits from a built-in cupboard. Grey wood effect laminate flooring.

The shower room comprises of a white WC and a sink set in a unit providing a cabinet below the sink and additional worktop space above the WC and a large shower.

Rooms Sizes (All approximate)

On the Ground Floor:-

Open Plan Living / Dining Room

8.5m x 3.55m at widest points (27’10” x 11’7”)

Kitchen

3m x 2.3m (9’10” x 7’6”)

Bathroom

2.3m x 1.75m (7’6” x 5’8”)

Utility Room

2.1m x 1.75m (6’10” x 5’8”)

On the First Floor:-

Bedroom 1

3.55m x 3m (11’7” x 9’10”)

Bedroom 2

3.55m x 2.7m (11’7” x 8’10”)

Shower Room

2.65m x 1.35m (8’8” x 4’5”)

External

The property sits in a generous 0.2 acre site with a low-maintenance chipped area to the front and a grassed area wrapped around the side of the house to the rear of the property. A large, detached garage which was redone in 2022 has an electric up-and-over door which provides plenty of room for a car while still providing space for a workshop area. There is also a driveway offering more parking for cars.

Council Tax

Understood to currently be Band A. Prospective purchasers should however contact Shetland Islands Council directly for confirmation. Council Tax Bands may be reassessed by the Joint Valuation Board when a property is sold. Details of Council Tax rates can be found on Shetland Island Council’s website at:

https://www.shetland.gov.uk/council-tax/council-tax-charges-bands

Property location

Drive into the village passing the shop on your left and continue past the junction to Sandness. The road to the property is the second turning on the left after the head of the voe. Follow the road along, past the run of houses by the junction and ‘Gwen Villa’ is the fourth property on the right before the pier.